Brittany Marie Lockstead and Trever James Byrd were married Oct. 23 during an afternoon outdoor ceremony at McCloud Mountain Resort by Rev. Chris Buice with the Tennessee Unitarian Church in Knoxville. Kyah Bilenki of Trilby, Fla served as flower girl. A reception was held at McCloud Mountain Resort. The bride is the daughter of Mike McDonough and Jayne Raparelli of Grantsboro. The groom is the son of Jimmy and Janet Minton of LaFollette. The couple honeymooned at McCloud Mountain Resort and Pigeon Forge. The couple resides in LaFollette.

Happy 73rd Anniversary to Luther and Oretha Cox who will celebrate on Feb. 5. Oretha will celebrate her 88th birthday on Feb. 14. Luther will celebrate his 96th birthday on Aug. 17. They are the parents of Loreta Hinds, L.V. Cox and Wanda Russell. They have five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.